McGill Library
McLennan Library Building3459 rue McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 0C9
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Part of Expo 67 Collection
Aerial photograph of Ile Notre Dame (facing north).
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Aerial view of the roofscape of the Africa Place Pavilions (lot C-462). Housing exhibits from 15 African countries (Niger, Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Cameroun, Chad, Dahomey, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Gabon, Senegal, Togo, Kenya, Madagascar and Uganda, lots C-462 and C-463), a natural flow pattern was a fundamental design intention. Each pavilion cluster was formally related to and spatially dependent on its neighbour. A natural ventilation system in the roof design added an underlying consistency to the roof forms. Sharp edged triangular roofscape on a modular grid system. Terracotta tile with reinforced concrete. (S: 320' x 320' (over all irregular shapes) --- A: 50,000 sq. ft. (per floor) --- H: 40')
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of the Congo Pavilion exterior (lot 462). The Congo pavilion featured a lively atmosphere of music and art. Frescos of dancers, warriors, forests, and animals adorned the walls. Samples of gold, silver and copper were also on display as Congo then produced 1.5th of the world's copper supply. Craftsmen and artists painted portraits and skillfully manipulated copper into masks.
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of Congolese hostesses stamping passports.
Congolese Hostesses Stamping Visas
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph taken behind the deks of Congolese hostesses stamping passports.
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of a bright Congolese painting above copper artistry.
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of mural depicting the Congolese landscape.
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of a mural of a dancing celebration.
Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of map of Ivory Coast. The Ivory Coast Pavilion displayed a multitude of art pieces. Original sculptures, masks, ornaments, paintings and jewlery all celebrated the nation's artistic flair. The were also exhibits pertaining to the country's history, industry and agricultural products.